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Your Journey to Confidence
Every successful rhinoplasty begins with understanding. We guide you through each step with expertise, care, and complete transparency.
The Consultation Process
A thoughtful, thorough approach to achieving your goals
Initial Consultation
Your journey begins with a comprehensive consultation where Mr Ranganathan listens carefully to your concerns and aesthetic goals. A detailed examination of both external and internal nasal structures is performed.
Clinical photographs are taken to aid in surgical planning and visual discussion.
Personalised Planning
We explain the specific type of rhinoplasty required and what can realistically be achieved. You’ll receive detailed written information to review at home.
Advanced imaging can help visualise potential outcomes if desired.
Second Consultation
A complimentary follow-up consultation ensures you have time to consider your decision fully. This appointment allows you to ask any additional questions and feel completely confident moving forward.
No pressure, just support for your decision-making process.
Understanding Your Goals
Every patient’s journey is unique. During your consultation, we take time to understand not just what you want to change, but why these changes matter to you.
Mr Ranganathan combines artistic vision with surgical precision, ensuring your results look natural and harmonious with your facial features.
We use advanced imaging technology to help you visualise potential outcomes, making it easier to communicate your goals and set realistic expectations.
Is Rhinoplasty Right for You?
- You have specific, identifiable concerns about your nose
- Your expectations focus on improvement, not perfection
- You understand the recovery process and potential outcomes
- You’re in good physical and mental health
- You’re seeking surgery for yourself, not to please others
When to Reconsider
- Excessive focus on minor imperfections
- Unrealistic expectations of perfection
- Belief that surgery will solve unrelated life challenges
- Pressure from others to change your appearance
- Ongoing physical or mental health concerns
Understanding Realistic Outcomes
Rhinoplasty is a highly individualised procedure. Success depends not only on surgical skill but also on factors including your nasal anatomy, skin type, healing capacity, and the complexity of changes required. At Manchester Rhinoplasty Clinic, we ensure honest, thorough discussions about what can be achieved for your unique situation.
Visualising Your Results
See examples of natural, harmonious outcomes
Your Surgery Timeline
From preparation to final results
Two Weeks Before
Stop certain medications and supplements. Begin skin preparation if needed. Final pre-operative assessment.Surgery Day
Arrive for your procedure. Final consultation with Mr Ranganathan. Surgery typically completed as day case.One Week Post-Op
Splint removal and first assessment. Most bruising beginning to fade. Return to light activities.Three Months
Significant improvement in shape visible. Most swelling resolved. Good impression of final result.One Year & Beyond
Final results achieved. Tissues fully settled. Subtle refinements may continue for several years. Excellence in Surgical Care
Your procedure takes place in our state-of-the-art facilities at BMI The Alexandra Hospital, where patient safety and comfort are paramount.
Our dedicated surgical team combines decades of experience with the latest techniques and technology, ensuring the highest standards of care throughout your journey.
Most rhinoplasty procedures are performed as day cases, allowing you to recover in the comfort of your own home.
Recovery & Aftercare
Supporting your healing for optimal results
First Week
Rest at home. Keep splint dry. Use prescribed medications and saline spray. Avoid any nasal pressure.
Return to Work
Most patients return to work after 10-14 days. Bruising largely resolved. Energy levels improving.
Physical Activity
Light exercise after 2 weeks. Full activities after 6 weeks. No contact sports for at least 6 weeks.
Sun Protection
High factor sunscreen essential. Avoid direct sun for 3 months. Protect healing tissues from UV damage.
Our Facilities & Team
Excellence in every detail
Reception Area
Consultation Room
Recovery Suite
Medical Team
Technology
Patient Lounge
The level of care and attention to detail throughout my journey was exceptional. Mr Ranganathan took time to understand exactly what I wanted to achieve, and the results have exceeded my expectations.
Begin Your Transformation
Take the first step towards the confidence you deserve